Review of The Witch (2016) by Richard M — 26 May 2016

'Wouldst thou like to live deliciously?'.

This review of The Witch (2016) was written by Richard M on 26 May 2016.

The Witch has generally received positive reviews.

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As smart as this story is, it contains an unnecessary boring starkness. Sure, it's a slow-building horror, but why? It doesn't have to be…

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